The Times...they are a-changin' - The U.S. and WWI

An Integrated, Interdisciplinary, Thematic unit on the United States role in WWI The United States involvement in World War I ended a long tradition of avoiding involvement in European conflicts and set the stage for the United States to emerge as a global superpower later in the 20th century. There were disagreements about the extent to which the United States should isolate itself from world affairs. Our students need to understand the reasons for the United States becoming involved in World War I, who the Allies and Central Powers were, and in what ways the United States provided leadership at the conclusion of the war.